Oats Free Paleo Crockpot Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
A low-and-slow crockpot roast is one of those meals that feels like a hug at the end of a long day, and this version delivers serious depth of flavor with a lineup of completely whole-food ingredients. The chuck roast gets a smoky spice rub and a proper sear before it ever hits the slow cooker, building that deep mahogany crust that makes all the difference in the final dish. Carrots, parsnips, and turnips soak up the braising liquid over eight hours, turning buttery-soft and richly savory alongside the beef. The braising liquid itself is built on beef bone broth, coconut aminos, and tomato paste ā no soy, no grains, no fillers ā so every drop of that sauce is clean and deeply satisfying. Arrowroot starch steps in to thicken the pan drippings into a glossy, spoonable sauce without a trace of anything grain-based, which makes this a genuinely worry-free option for anyone navigating grain and oat sensitivities. It's the kind of recipe that does most of the work while you go about your day, then rewards you with a platter that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen ā because, well, you kind of did, just effortlessly.
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6 servings
For the roast
- 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 Ā½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the vegetables
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb turnips, peeled and cut into 1 Ā½-inch chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
For the braising liquid
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef bone broth
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chuck roast completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the roast.
- 2
Heat the avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear undisturbed for 4ā5 minutes per side, until a deep mahogany crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pan. Sear the two narrow ends for 1ā2 minutes each. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker insert.
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